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Volga Voyage – discover the unknown!

We invite you to an unforgettable journey through the picturesque cities of Cheboksary, Yoshkar–Ola and Nizhny Novgorod.

You will immerse yourself in the unique culture of these regions, admire the architecture, the most famous sights, taste the local cuisine and enjoy panoramic views of the Volga River.

Location

Russia, Moscow

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Tour highlights

Music interactive

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the oldest national theaters in Russia with a master class from actors on Chuvash songs and dances

Local treats

You will taste Mari cheeses, the legendary Ivan tea and dine on national Mari dishes.

Beauty of Nizhny Novgorod

Take a walk through the historical center of the city, climb the Chkalovskaya Stairs, and also visit the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, an architectural monument of the early 16th century.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Boarding the train
Independent boarding on the tourist train No. 930/929 (carriage numbers, seats will be indicated on the voucher) according to the original documents (passports, birth certificates for children under 14 years old).
21:05 Departure of tourist train No. 930/929 from Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.

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Day 2 - Cheboksary
Breakfast on the train.
12:15 p.m. Arrival of the tourist train at Cheboksary railway station, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
Sightseeing tour "Meet Cheboksary – Shupashkar – Veda Suar".
There is a small republic of Chuvashia on the Middle Volga! For many centuries, the ancient Chuvash people, descendants of the Suvar-Bulgars, have been reverently passing on their language, culture and desire to live in harmony with the outside world from generation to generation.
During this trip, you will get acquainted with its capital – hospitable Cheboksary! You will certainly notice how the original culture of the Chuvash people is organically integrated into the urban environment, and you will feel how cozy a modern city can be if it relies on centuries-old traditions and the wisdom of its ancestors in its development.
You will learn about the history of the city and what it is rightfully proud of – temples, museums, parks, monuments and other historically significant places; get acquainted with the original culture of the Chuvash people through its history, myths and legends.
Lunch at a restaurant in the city with a tasting.
Continuation of the sightseeing tour.
Visit to the "Embroidered Map of Russia" exhibition at the Chuvash National Museum.
You will visit the Chuvash National Museum and see the most popular museum exhibit and art object - the "Embroidered Map of Russia", created in the Year of Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia.
You will learn how this unique exhibit was created, and how many embroiderers from all regions of our vast country took part in the All-Russian campaign to demonstrate the originality of national cultures and traditions.
Cheboksary Arbat and Red Square walking tour.
Cheboksary Red Square is a place especially loved by citizens and guests. It combined classical museums and modern street exhibitions, attractions, cafes and restaurants, monuments and art objects, and comfortable recreation areas into a single comfortable space.
A tour of the "Backstage" of the Chuvash Drama Theater with an interactive program and tasting of the national drink and products from local producers (shartan, cheeses, crackers).
The theatrical backstage of the Chuvash Drama Theater, where you can plunge into the atmosphere of one of the oldest national theaters in Russia with a master class from actors on Chuvash songs and dances.
Those who wish will be able to try on national headdresses and breast ornaments and hold a photo session.
Free time for independent walks and visits to souvenir shops.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to the railway station.
22:40 Departure of the tourist train to Yoshkar-Ola.

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Day 3 - Yoshkar-Ola
07:00 Arrival of the tourist train in Yoshkar-Ola.
Breakfast on the train.
08:00 Meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
The beginning of a sightseeing tour of the city.
Interactive musical program at the M. Shketan National Drama Theater.
Professional artists will present a program where you will hear Mari national instruments, folk songs, learn how to dance the Mari "shotgun", spin around with the artists in the Mari dance hall.
Continuation of the sightseeing bus and walking tour of Yoshkar-Ola.
During the sightseeing tour, you will get to know the only Russian city with the letter "Y", see an eclectic mix of diverse styles and eras, stroll through the most beautiful squares and streets, take photos against the backdrop of the Bruges embankment, visit the youngest Kremlin in Russia, make a wish from Yoshkin's cat, a favorite of tourists, see a dynamic sculpture: "The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem," which has no analogues in Russia.
Lunch with Mari podkogol.
Podkogol is called the younger brother of Russian dumplings and one of the gastrobrands of Mari El. Traditional podkogol (translated as "boiled pie") was not molded, but woven from rye flour. The filling could be any: meat, cottage cheese, mushrooms, cabbage or wild berries.
Visit to the National Art Gallery with a master class on painting ducks, the mythological symbol of the Mari people.
A modern exhibition featuring the best works of the republic's museums, where you will learn a lot about the art and culture of the Mari people and the region. From the first minute you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mystery.
Light projections and original installations of the house, hearth, sacred grove are accompanied by the sounds of a crying child, the noise of the forest. All this provides an opportunity to experience the traditional culture of the Mari people and become a participant in it.
Excursion program "Earth born of heaven" at the T. Evseev National Museum of the Republic of Mari El.
It is impossible to truly understand a people without learning their traditions and customs. Even today, the traditional culture of the Mari people seems to be a kind of sacred space full of wisdom and meanings unknown to us.
In the museum, you will learn important facets of life – the birth of a person and his acquaintance with the world around him, entry into adulthood, the circle of daily worries, the symbolism of rituals and rituals, communication with the world of gods and the forces of nature.
Visit the Yoshkin Kota Gastromuseum with the program "Gifts of the reserved Mari El", during which you will taste all the best things that the Mari land is famous for: local cheeses, sausage and meat products, Mari honey, the legendary Ivan tea.
Free time for independent walks and visits to souvenir shops.
Transfer to the railway station.
21:30 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow.

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Day 4 - Nizhny Novgorod – Moscow
Breakfast on the train.
08:20 Arrival of the tourist train in Nizhny Novgorod. Meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding the bus (the bus number is indicated on the voucher).
Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city with sightseeing of the main attractions: Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the new Nizhny Novgorod stadium, where the World Cup matches were held, Rozhdestvenskaya St., Rozhdestvenskaya Church, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya St., National Unity Square, Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment and much more.
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin walking tour.
Of course, the main attraction of the city is the unique ensemble, built at the beginning of the 16th century in accordance with the highest achievements of military and defensive art. During numerous sieges, it was never captured by the enemy.
A walk through the territory, an inspection of the interior – walls, towers, the building of the former governor's palace, an exhibition of military equipment, a memorial complex and an Eternal Flame, an observation deck – a view of Strelka, the Zachatskaya and Borisoglebskaya towers, the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel: the oldest stone temple, traces its history back to the founding of the city.
Free time in the city center to visit souvenir shops.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to the railway station.
15:20 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow.
22:38 Arrival of the tourist train at Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides for travel in a carriage of the selected category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the car category, RUB.:

Category	Four-seater compartment	Double compartment	Double compartment Single occupancy
For an adult	56 300	75 350	123 300
For children from 0 to 9 years old inclusive (with a seat)	55 300	73 700	-
For children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive (without providing a separate seat and breakfast on the train)	26 650	26 650	-

The purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 23,650 rubles.

The compartment is mixed (not separately female and male).

The tourist train includes comfortable compartment cars.

There is a dining car.

COMPARTMENT 2 seats

1 lower + 1 upper shelf – vertical double compartment, 1 medium towel for 1 person, linen change (extra charge), daily cleaning, traveler's kit (soft slippers, toothbrush with paste, earplugs and shoe spoon).

1 shower + 2 WC with sinks per car.

When fully loaded, there are about 18 people in the car.

4-seat COMPARTMENT

2 lower ones+2 upper shelves, 1 medium towel for 1 person, linen change (extra charge), compartment cleaning every day, traveler's kit (slippers, brush + toothpaste, soap).

1 shower + 2 WC with sinks per car.

When fully loaded, there are about 36 people in the car.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Moscow

Included in price

travel in wagons of the selected category along the route;
transportation and sightseeing services, including entrance tickets to the sightseeing facilities according to the program;
meals according to the program.

Paid extra

personal expenses;
meals not specified in the program;
the purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 23,650 rubles.

It's important to know

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

It is impossible to know in advance whether passengers can board and disembark at non-fixed stops, upon arrival at which the tour service is provided (there may be parking on the train, but boarding/disembarking may not be allowed. There are various reasons for this. For example, the length of the platform does not allow, the train is on the sidings, and there is basically no platform.). The tour operator is not responsible for boarding and disembarking passengers when the train stops without sightseeing services.
Tourists can join the tourist route on any part of it, where there is a train parking with an excursion day service. But without recalculating the cost of the tour in terms of railway transportation. Since a cruise train ticket is issued from the start point of the tour to the end point of the tour, there will be no recalculation of the cost of railway travel in this case. For sightseeing days when tourists will not be present on excursions, we will recalculate the cost.
In a 4-seater compartment for two people, top+bottom accommodation is provided. Placement on the two lower shelves is possible only in a 2-seater compartment or a single compartment.
The purchase of the fourth seat in the compartment is optional, accommodation with check-in is possible.
Tours on the territory of the Russian Federation do not imply the presence of a notarized consent from one of the parents / legal representative for the child's trip accompanied by a third party. However, we recommend a handwritten consent from one of the parents / legal representatives to make a decision if medical care is needed for the child + a copy of the first page and the page with the registration of the parent / legal representative giving the handwritten consent.
Smoking is prohibited on the train (both electronic and plain cigarettes; a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles). You can smoke in the train parking lots, if possible, get off the train in smoking areas specially designated on the platforms.
The tour operator issues railway tickets at a tariff without carrying animals (for group railway transportation of tourists, this tariff is not possible for registration). In addition, it is not allowed to enter the tour bus with animals (there may be allergies in the group). Pets are also not allowed to enter the museums.

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24 – 27 Apr 4 days 3 nights

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The Volga voyage. Railway cruise. Cheboksary – Yoshkar-Ola – Nizhny Novgorod